Join a team that brings precision drone inspection and IoT monitoring to North Carolina's businesses, healthcare providers, and agencies. We're building something that matters — and we need people who are built for mission-critical work.
View Open PositionsWe hire for mission fit first, skill set second. Every role at MW AIRLIFT™ directly serves rural healthcare or federal operations — the work is real and the stakes are real.
Two separate roles with different scope and classification. The W-2 role is a part-time employee position with fixed operational duties. The 1099 role is flight-only independent contract work. Apply for the one that fits.
1099 · Paid per mission under the Contractor Pilot Agreement + IRS mileage · flight-only · Triangle + Eastern NC + Federal
Flight Operations — 1099 Independent ContractorAbout the Role: On-call Part 107 flight-only 1099 role. You fly; MW AIRLIFT handles client scope, evidence chain, and sealed report.
Duties:
Flight Operations
Documentation & Evidence Chain
Business Ops
Requirements:
What MW AIRLIFT provides:
Volume grows as construction cadence expands (2026), renewable energy inspection ramps up (2026–2027), and IoT install missions come online. Contract pilots can grow into:
How to Apply: Email [email protected] with:
Process: Initial email screening → phone conversation → paid practice mission with Warren → first solo standby. Typical timeline: 1–2 weeks from first email to first call-out.
Apply NowW-2 · $25–28K/yr · ~20–25 hrs/wk + per-inspection bonus · Triangle + Eastern NC + Federal
Flight Operations — W-2 Part-Time EmployeeStart: Upcoming
Employment classification: W-2 employee — payroll withholding (including per-inspection bonus), employer FICA covered
Position summary: Part-time employee on a set weekly schedule, flying MW AIRLIFT missions to company procedures on company aircraft and equipment.
Duties:
Inspection & Delivery
Documentation & Evidence Chain
Aircraft & Fleet
Requirements:
What MW AIRLIFT provides:
Starts part-time or as-needed. As volume grows, the role can expand into full-time field operations and lead responsibilities.
How to Apply: Email [email protected] with:
Process: Initial email screening → phone conversation → practice mission with MW AIRLIFT flight lead → offer.
Apply NowSpecialty consulting inquiries also welcome — reach out to [email protected] with “Consulting inquiry” in the subject.
Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid — field work required)
Compensation: $38,000–$44,000/year + benefits
Start: Upcoming
Requirements: Organized, detail-oriented, comfortable with technology. Prior experience in healthcare monitoring operations, IoT SaaS support, or client coordination a strong plus. Must pass background check (required for healthcare and law enforcement clients).
Apply NowLocation: Raleigh, NC / Remote (must attend in-person federal events quarterly)
Compensation: $50,000–$55,000 base + 5% commission on contract value
Start: Upcoming
Requirements: Prior federal contracting, military logistics, or NC state procurement experience. Existing agency relationships in FEMA, DHHS, or DOE highly valued. Understanding of FAR/DFARS and SBA small-business program mechanics required.
Apply NowLocation: Raleigh, NC / Eastern NC (ECSU pipeline)
Compensation: $15–$18/hour (paid internship via ECSU partnership)
Start: Upcoming — rotating cohort with W2 conversion pathway
ECSU Students: Contact MW AIRLIFT through your program director or email [email protected] directly with your Part 107 certificate number and expected graduation date.
Apply — ECSU StudentsLocation: Raleigh, NC
Compensation: $55,000–$65,000/year
Start: Upcoming
Requirements: Background in quality management, federal compliance, or healthcare operations. Familiarity with ISO 9001, CMMC, HIPAA, or FAR compliance frameworks preferred.
Express InterestEvery cold-chain delivery protects vaccines. Every IoT alert prevents spoilage. Every federal contract funds rural healthcare access. This is not logistics for logistics' sake — it is mission-critical infrastructure that saves money and, sometimes, lives.
MW AIRLIFT is at the beginning — a seven-line revenue model, and a market position no competitor in North Carolina currently holds. People who join now build the company and grow with it.
We're building a partnership with Elizabeth City State University — North Carolina's only 4-year FAA UAS degree program — to develop a diverse, certified operator pipeline. ECSU students and graduates will receive prioritized consideration for flight operations roles.
An NDAA-compliant operating model — Fleet A with a dual-fleet firewall, our own IoT cloud platform, and a verified chain of custody on every deliverable, built for evidence-grade aerial inspection and documentation.
Founded in Raleigh and rooted in the communities we serve — building infrastructure that returns value to the places it operates, not just extracts from them. Every hire strengthens the local operator pipeline; every mission funds a service someone in a rural or underserved community needs.
MW AIRLIFT supports team members pursuing Part 107, BVLOS, night operations, CMMC, and other certifications. Your credentials grow with the company — and translate to the broader market if you ever move on.
Practical answers to the questions most candidates ask before submitting an application.
MW AIRLIFT is hiring in stages as the company grows. Active and upcoming positions:
Send resumes and inquiries to [email protected].
MW AIRLIFT is building a partnership with Elizabeth City State University — North Carolina's only 4-year FAA-recognized UAS degree program — to recruit Part 107-certified student operators into a paid rotational internship at $15–$18 per hour. Interns support commercial drone inspection operations, IoT sensor installations, and contribute to research under ECSU's UAS Research and Design Lab. Best-performing interns receive first consideration for full-time W2 Operator conversion.
ECSU students should apply via their program director or directly to [email protected] with their Part 107 certificate number and expected graduation date.
All flight operations roles require an active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with verified Remote ID compliance. Experience with the DJI Mavic 3 platform is preferred for commercial inspection roles. MW AIRLIFT supports operators pursuing additional certifications — BVLOS waiver compliance, night operations, and advanced safety credentials — and provides flight hours toward each pathway through the operator's role on the team.
Yes. MW AIRLIFT supports team members pursuing role-relevant certifications including FAA Part 107, BVLOS waiver compliance, night operations, CMMC Levels 1 and 2, NIST SP 800-171, and HIPAA. Specific certification support is matched to role requirements and the company's compliance roadmap (CMMC Levels 1 and 2). Operators acquire flight hours toward certifications during regular work, and the company budgets for examination fees and structured study time as part of role expectations.
MW AIRLIFT's roles vary by function:
Most roles have a meaningful field component because cold-chain delivery, drone operations, and client site work cannot be done from a desk.
Full-time W2 roles (Logistics Coordinator, Government BD Representative, Compliance Lead) include benefits as a standard part of the compensation package, with details negotiated at offer. The part-time W-2 Drone Operator role does not offer benefits at this time. The 1099 Contract Pilot role is paid per flight with no benefits, and ECSU interns are paid hourly without traditional benefits. Specific benefit details for each role are discussed during the offer conversation.
MW AIRLIFT hires people who understand that the company's mission — serving North Carolina's businesses and clinics with precision drone and IoT services, and supporting county and federal missions — is the work itself, not a marketing line. Operationally we evaluate candidates on three things first:
Skill gaps in compliance frameworks or specific drone platforms can be closed; mission fit cannot be trained for.
Yes. MW AIRLIFT actively recruits military veterans, particularly for the Government BD Representative role where prior military logistics experience and existing federal agency relationships are highly valued. Veterans with FAA Part 107 certification, federal contracting experience (FAR/DFARS familiarity), or NC state procurement background are encouraged to apply directly to [email protected]. The NC Military Business Center is one of the channels we recruit through.
MW AIRLIFT does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Federal contracting work requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for SAM.gov-registered roles, and the SBA 8(a) program has citizenship requirements that flow through to the staffing of certain federal contracts. Specific role requirements are clarified during the application process.
MW AIRLIFT welcomes inquiries from people who are mission-aligned, compliance-serious, and built for fast-moving early-stage environments — even if no role currently matches. Email [email protected] with your resume and a paragraph on why MW AIRLIFT's mission resonates with you. Mention any of the following if applicable:
We keep the strongest applicants on file and reach out as roles open.
We're always interested in people who are mission-aligned, compliance-serious, and built for fast-moving early-stage environments. Send your resume and a paragraph on why MW AIRLIFT's mission resonates with you.